Angular developers relying on the @angular/common package should be aware of the subtle, but important, differences between versions 2.4.7 and 2.4.8. Both versions, described as providing "commonly needed directives and services," are licensed under MIT and maintained by the Angular team, indicating continued support and stability within the Angular ecosystem. Developers looking for core functionalities like internationalization, HTTP communication, and common directives will find both versions suitable.
However, the key difference lies in their peer dependency: version 2.4.8 requires @angular/core version 2.4.8, while version 2.4.7 depends on @angular/core 2.4.7. This signifies a dependency update, and upgrading @angular/common might necessitate a corresponding update to @angular/core to ensure compatibility and prevent potential runtime errors. Developers should carefully evaluate their project's dependency graph before upgrading to avoid conflicts.
The release dates also offer clues. Version 2.4.7 was released on February 9th, 2017, with version 2.4.8 following on February 18th, 2017. The relatively short interval suggests that version 2.4.8 likely addresses bug fixes or minor improvements discovered shortly after the release of 2.4.7. While the description remains the same, developers should check the Angular changelog for detailed information about the precise changes introduced in version 2.4.8 before upgrading to ensure a smooth transition and take advantage of any potential performance enhancements or security patches.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 2.4.8 of the package @angular/common